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Where Is Texas?

by Annette Whipple

Texas through history, geography, and culture

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Texas through history, geography, and culture

Annette Whipple’s entry in the 50 States series brings together Texas’s places, people, and past. Topics range from Houston and the Texas Revolution to pre-Columbian communities and the history behind Juneteenth, with details on the state’s present-day culture, nature, and sports. Timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and an “At a Glance” section organize the material for browsing as well as learning. The book connects Texas’s heritage and development with features of the state today, including its Spanish-speaking families and urban bat colony.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 exploring U.S. state history and geography
  • Young readers curious about Texas’s historical events, culture, nature, or sports
  • Families and educators seeking an illustrated state-focused nonfiction book

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Texas history and heritageGeography and placesCulture and communitiesNature and sports

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Book overview

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Texas in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Texas? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.

Visit important places like the city of Houston. Meet historic figures like the leaders of the Texas Revolution. Read about the many pre-Columbian peoples who lived in this region long before it was called Texas. Learn about the history behind Juneteenth. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the Lone Star State, where one in five families speaks Spanish and you can find the largest urban bat colony in the world.

Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled "At a Glance" section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Texas.
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